Unemployment in Austria
The unemployment rate in Austria averaged 6% in the decade to 2024, same level as the % average for . The unemployment rate in Austria was 5.2% in 2024. For more information on unemployment, visit our dedicated page
Austria Unemployment Chart
Note: This chart displays Unemployment Rate for Austria from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Austria Unemployment Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment (% of active population, aop) | 6.1 | 6.2 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Unemployment (% of active population, eop) | 6.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
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